Eon Productions
The London company that makes the official James Bond films.
Eon Productions is a British film company that mainly makes the James Bond series. It is based in Piccadilly, London, and also works out of Pinewood Studios. Albert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli and Harry Saltzman started it in July 1961 while raising money for Dr. No.
Quick Facts
- Industry
- Entertainment; Film
- Founded
- 6 July 1961
- Founders
- Albert R. Broccoli; Harry Saltzman
- Headquarters
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Area served
- Worldwide
- Key people
- Michael G. Wilson; Barbara Broccoli
- Products
- James Bond film series
Lore & Background
A year earlier the two had formed Danjaq, which became Eon's holding company and licenses it the rights to make the films. The pair were introduced by a New York writer who knew both and became partners within a week. Saltzman sold his Danjaq shares to United Artists in 1975, after nine films.
Did You Know?
- Its first film was Dr. No (1962).
- Never Say Never Again and the 1967 Casino Royale were not Eon films.
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